Sunset hikes near South Pond, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Crosswinds Trail–Dunham Road, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 186 min of walking

3. Crosswinds Trail–Pilgrim Loop, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 201 min of walking

4. East Head Pond–Gunners Exchange Pond, 7 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 148 min of walking

5. Crane Brook Bog Reservoir–Halfway Pond Road, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 101 min of walking

6. East Head Bog Reservoir–Jessup Road, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 108 min of walking

7. Dunham Road–Sabbatia Road, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 100 min of walking

8. Gunners Exchange Pond–Crooked Pond, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Crooked Pond–Dunham Road, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Three Cornered Pond & East Line Road 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

12. Little Five Mile–Abner Pond, 4 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint